- Enrollment
- 419
- Students per teacher
- 46.6:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kettle Falls, WA
Kettle Falls Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Kettle Falls Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530399000637
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kettle Falls Elementary School earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Washington schools.
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.7:1
- small classes for Washington
- 55.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 242
- students enrolled
Kettle Falls Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 86% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Kettle Falls School District · Washington
NCES ID 530399000637 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Kettle Falls Elementary School shrank from 304 students in 2022-23 to 285 in 2023-24 (-6.3%).
Teacher FTE added 19.4 → 20.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-19 students YoY 530399000637 · Kettle Falls, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
242 enr · 12.7:1 · 55.6% lunch · RII 63
Nearest enrollment peer: Columbia Virtual Academy - Kettle Falls (419 students)
Kettle Falls Elementary School shrank from 304 students in 2022-23 to 285 in 2023-24 (-6.3%). Teacher FTE added 19.4 → 20.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Kettle Falls Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Columbia Virtu
Columbia Virtual Academy - Kettle Falls
419 students
- This school
Kettle Falls Elementary School
242 students
- Kettle Falls H
Kettle Falls High School
230 students
- Kettle Falls M
Kettle Falls Middle School
205 students
- Kettle Falls E 20
Kettle Falls Early Learning Center
20 students
What this shows Kettle Falls Elementary School reports 242 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kettle Falls Elementary School compares
Kettle Falls Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.7:1 | ▼ 28% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.6% | ▲ 24% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 242 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
242
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 14% in Washington - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,188
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.0%
Two or More 7.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.3%
Asian 1.7%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 81.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.3, Kettle Falls Elementary School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kettle Falls School District reports $14,188 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kettle Falls Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Virtual Academy - Kettle Falls | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kettle Falls High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kettle Falls Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kettle Falls Early Learning Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Kettle Falls Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 230
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 205
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 20
- Students per teacher
- -
Similar other schools in Kettle Falls
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~242 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kettle Falls Elementary School
How many students attend Kettle Falls Elementary School?
Kettle Falls Elementary School has 242 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kettle Falls, WA. CCD year-over-year: 304 (2022-23) → 285 (2023-24), down 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kettle Falls Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kettle Falls Elementary School is 12.7:1, which is 28% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 19% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kettle Falls Elementary School?
55.6% of students at Kettle Falls Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kettle Falls Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Kettle Falls Elementary School is White at 81.0% of enrollment, in Kettle Falls, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kettle Falls Elementary School?
Kettle Falls Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Kettle Falls School District?
Besides Kettle Falls Elementary School, Kettle Falls School District also operates Columbia Virtual Academy - Kettle Falls (419 students), Kettle Falls High School (230 students), and Kettle Falls Middle School (205 students). See the Kettle Falls School District district page for the complete list.